27 Mar 2025

Candidate Q&A for Illinois Municipal Elections

By Jennifer Walker

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber offered candidates for mayor and alderperson in East Moline, Moline and Rock Island the opportunity to provide answers to business-specific questions. In addition, an overview on the Home Rule Referendum in East Moline is available.

19 Mar 2025

Quad Cities in Top 10 for Economic Development Projects in Mississippi River Corridor

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — The Quad Cities region again ranked in the Top 10 Mississippi River Corridor metros for total number of economic development projects reported Site Selection Magazine.

Total Projects

Tied for N° 6 Quad Cities MSA — thirteen projects

Total Projects Per Capita

N° 10 Muscatine — two projects

10 Mar 2025

Get Your Green on at The Arts Alley Shamrock Market on March 15

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2025) Downtown Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 15, for its first Shamrock Market.

26 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber’s Q4 Market Report Shows Soft Landing for Economy — But What’s Next?

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Market Report for Q4 2024 explores the shifting factors shaping our local and national outlook. While growth is expected to stay at or near the long-term trend, risks have increased.

19 Feb 2025

Quad Cities Chamber's Response to Gov JB Pritzker's Budget Address

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 19, 2025) — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented the Budget and State of the State address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, touching on issues that are top priorities for the Quad Cities business community. The Quad Cities Chamber is providing the following statements in response to the address.

Housing

31 Jan 2025

City of East Moline Awarded $128,000 Regional Site Readiness Grant from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO)

By Jennifer Walker

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2025) — The City of East Moline has been awarded a $128,000 grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Regional Site Readiness planning program.

28 Jan 2025

Valentine’s Day-Themed Event Features Exclusive Promos and Prizes at Participating Businesses

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed event aims to encourage community members to shop, dine, drink, and play at their favorite participating businesses.

08 Jan 2025

ONSHORE Act to Provide Better Opportunities for Shovel-Ready Sites

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — On December 18, 2024, the Senate passed legislation including authorization for the ONSHORE Act (Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to be Rehabilitated for Economic Development). The bill establishes the Critical Supply Chain Site Development program, which, once funded, will provide competitive grants to communities like the Quad Cities to invest in new shovel-ready sites.

18 Dec 2024

Icestravaganza Fun, Family-Friendly Outdoor Winter Event in Downtown Davenport January 17-19

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host Icestravaganza January 17-19, 2025, at the Freight House and Beiderbecke Dr in downtown Davenport. The free event, presented by Rubberstamps.net and TBK Bank, features beautiful ice carvings on display all three days and “Art in Ice” is this year’s theme.

11 Dec 2024

Quad Cities Chamber Announces 2025 Illinois, Iowa, and Local Legislative Agenda

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Legislative Agenda highlights the policy priorities of the regional business community for the year ahead.

Each agenda was shaped through one-on-one conversations, two focus groups and a survey of business leaders. That information is compiled, brought to the Chamber’s advocacy council and approved by the Chamber’s Board of Directors,

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